Chaos as horse leaps into crowd at Australian racetrack

Witnesses have described the horrifying moment when Banna Strand, a riderless horse leapt a racetrack fence and left two people seriously injured. Three people remain in hospital after the horse rampaged through a crowd of spectators at Warrnambool's famous Grand Annual Steeple chase. Paramedics had earlier feared at least two patrons had suffered spinal injuries.



In a statement Racing Victoria confirmed a two-year-old girl had suffered a fractured collarbone, an 80-year-old woman is undergoing x-rays on her shoulder and hip, and a 12-year-old girl is undergoing x-rays on her foot.



Seven people were taken to Warrnambool Hospital, with four later discharged with cuts and bruising.


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Racing Victoria chief Rob Hines described the incident as a "freak accident", but promised a full investigation in conjunction with the Warrnambool Racing Club, after Racing Minister Denis Napthine called for an investigation.

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